Global operations and workforce strategy leader with experience in multinational companies, driving business growth through workforce planning, financial optimization, and operational transformation.
I partner with executive leadership to align headcount strategy, capacity planning, and operating models with business objectives while improving customer experience and operational efficiency. My experience includes leading global workforce strategy, designing scalable processes, implementing enterprise technologies, and delivering multi-million-dollar efficiency initiatives.
I thrive at the intersection of business strategy, analytics, and operations, helping organizations scale efficiently while improving both customer and employee experiences.
Expertise: Workforce Planning • Process Improvement • Change Management • Strategic Planning • Performance Optimization• Team Leadership

Ale Cerdas
@alecerdas
Workforce strategy leader at ActiveCampaign who delivered $5M+ in operational efficiencies through global workforce planning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Own global workforce strategy and headcount planning for customer facing operations: Customer Experience, Compliance, Billing, Deliverability.
Partner with Finance and executive leadership on workforce investments and operating plans.
Led transformation initiatives delivering $5M+ in operational efficiencies.
Implemented enterprise WFM and omnichannel solutions to improve productivity and custom
I perform data analysis, data transformation, and data visualization of innovation projects and initiatives on the Advanced Materials division and act as the Subject Matter Expert for visualizations to others seeking to utilize reporting and dashboarding technologies to improve data and information use.
Design and create compelling visualizations that effectively communicate complex data insight
In charge of WhatsApp short and mid-term capacity planning. I work in collaboration with vendor partners around the world to plan and review capacity delivery by KPI analysis.
Manager, WFM & Capacity Planning - Global Transfers Services
Jun 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 3 months)
In charge of the Capacity and Allocation team. I oversee the case distribution for the Global Transfers department. Responsible of CRI HC Planning, capacity utilization, NPT Planning and scheduling.
Created the Transfers Capacity Planning Model through multiple interdisciplinary projects to design and optimize WFM mechanisms and implement the required platforms for it.
Work in partnership with Capacity Planning and operation managers to achieve service levels and productivity goals (KPIs). Prepare and deliver weekly reports to on-site operations and network high ops (Weekly and Monthly Business Review). Project developer in collaboration with key business partners and stakeholders (HR, Finance, Program Managers) to identify opportunities for improvement of workf
In charge of Kindle and Digital & Devices Product Safety departments, handling around 200 associates.
In charge of classification of hazardous goods according to the company's policies and dangerous goods international transportation and storage regulations.
Perform real time monitoring and analysis of contact volume and service levels, reinforce real time communication to Operations teams on actions required to optimize performance; design, optimize and produce Workflow reports on a daily basis.
On the project Shark Fishery Evaluation on the Costa Rican Pacific Coast, in colaboration with Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Veritas, Conservation International and Pretoma; as a part of a major project to modify the current Costa Rican fishing legistation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Aden Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management
EUNCET
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management
The George Washington University School of Business
Specialization in Project Management, Project Management
Google España
Digital Transformation
Issued Aug 2020
6sigmastudy - The global certification body for six sigma certifications
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Issued Nov 2020 · Expired Nov 2023
Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Associate's degree, Project Management
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Bachelor of Science - BS, Ecology, Sustainable Development
Universidad de Costa Rica UCR
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Sciences
2009 - 2013
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